Living in Old Shawneetown, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Shawneetown · Census data 2020–2024
Old Shawneetown has 102 residents with a median age of 46.4. .
Old Shawneetown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Old Shawneetown at a glance
- Population
- 102
- Median age
- 46.4State: 39
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Old Shawneetown a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 15.8%; a poverty rate of 43.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Housing in Old Shawneetown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 64
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 28.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.22
Old Shawneetown demographics
- Population
- 102
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 5.9%
- Households
- 46
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Shawneetown ›
Education in Old Shawneetown
0% of adults 25 and older in Old Shawneetown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Shawneetown
- Unemployment rate
- 15.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Old Shawneetown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Shawneetown | 102 | — | — | — |
| Shawneetown | 1,087 | $48,194 | $85,700 | $428 |
| Ridgway | 779 | $46,000 | $75,000 | $667 |
| Equality | 609 | $42,443 | $82,900 | $428 |
| Uniontown | 874 | $43,857 | $61,900 | $598 |
| Sturgis | 1,864 | $36,780 | $84,500 | $678 |
| New Haven | 464 | $36,250 | $61,000 | $490 |
| Morganfield | 3,185 | $65,829 | $113,600 | $852 |
| Breckinridge Center | 1,467 | $64,152 | — | $1,013 |
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Is Old Shawneetown, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 15.8%; a poverty rate of 43.1%.
What is the median age in Old Shawneetown?
The median age in Old Shawneetown is 46.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Old Shawneetown?
The average commute to work in Old Shawneetown is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Shawneetown?
The unemployment rate in Old Shawneetown is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Shawneetown?
0% of adults in Old Shawneetown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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